Feb 24, 2026
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Dr Singh: Diversity remains Guyana’s greatest strength
Guyana marked 56 years of republican status over the weekend, celebrating the nation’s democratic foundations, cultural vibrancy, and unity. Government officials, students, and residents across…
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Rubio heads to Caribbean to discuss migration, security as Haiti signs governing pact
More than a month after U.S. forces removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power, and amid a tighter U.S. embargo on Cuba and heightened boat…
PNC pays tribute to Dr Rupert Roopnarine
The People's National Congress Reform (PNCR) has expressed condolences on the passing of Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, a senior member of the Working People's Alliance (WPA).…
Patient dies after alleged assault at New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital
A 52‑year‑old male patient of the New Amsterdam Psychiatric Hospital has died following an alleged assault by another patient while in the facility’s acute room,…
Robust legal framework enables Guyana’s economic growth
Guyana has established a comprehensive body of legislation to manage its expanding oil and gas sector, including laws on oil revenue, local content, petroleum activities,…
From baby pram to mobile food venture: Berbice’s ‘gun oil’, chicken foot sauce man reaches more customers
What began more than 20 years ago as a humble hustle with a baby pram has grown into one of the most recognisable mobile food…
Minister Croal: 300 Hogstye allottees to access house lots by March
Infrastructure works at the Hogstye housing development in Region Six are 98 per cent complete, positioning more than 300 allottees to access their house lots…
FIA boss endorses Boodhoo ahead of upcoming AGM
In a stunning endorsement, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has showered praise on the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports…
Soesdyke man crushed by excavator
A 50-year-old man died on Wednesday after an excavator he was operating toppled off a trailer and pinned him at Mango Landing, Region 10, police…
East Ruimveldt Market set for overhaul
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand on Wednesday pledged improvements to the East Ruimveldt Market following consultations with vendors and shoppers on…
Minister Bharrat: Guyana offers predictable, stable and safe climate for investors
Guyana offers predictability, stability and security for investors, Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat said on Wednesday, positioning the country as a safe and worthwhile destination…
One Communications investing US$25M to support energy, commercial growth
Telecommunications company One Communications plans to invest more than US$25 million this year to expand national connectivity, reinforcing the sector’s role in supporting Guyana’s growing…
Work commences on US$2.49M solar project at CJIA
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) on Monday officially handed over the project site for the construction of a 3 megawatt (MW) grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV)…
Iwokrama, Tourism Authority sign MoU to boost North Rupununi Ecotourism
The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance…
Farmer confronts neighbour’s son during home burglary
A 53-year-old rice farmer in Black Bush Polder says he was awakened by a noise in his living room around midnight on Tuesday and found…
Cornelia Ida fatal accident: Lorry driver in custody
The driver of a motor lorry is in police custody following a fatal accident on Tuesday on the Cornelia Ida Public Road, West Coast Demerara.…
Supreme Court of Judicature joins International Consortium for Court Excellence
The Supreme Court of Judicature has been accepted as an implementing member of the International Consortium for Court Excellence (ICCE), the court said in a…
Former CID officer dies day after Corentyne accident
A former officer of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) died on Monday, a day after he was involved in a crash along the Number 74…